Added 9 October 2026
politic
/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk/ adjective
Latin root: polīticus Wiktionary
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Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.
the body politic
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Relating to, or promoting, a policy, especially a national policy; well-devised; adapted to its end, whether right or wrong.
a politic treaty
- Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious
noun
- A politician.
- A politics; a set of political beliefs.
verb
Origin
From Middle French politique, from Latin polīticus, from Ancient Greek πολιτικός (politikós), from πολίτης (polítēs, “citizen”). Cognate with German politisch (“political”). Doublet of politico.
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